Crime
Police make fresh appeal for information about the death of Baby Ru
Police are asking for any details "no matter how small" as they investigate the toddler's death.
Norfolk Island killer Glenn McNeill to return to NZ
A man convicted of a brutal murder on Norfolk Island more than 20 years ago is set to be deported to New Zealand.
Dunedin man died after multiple stab wounds
A homicide investigation has been launched after Gurjit Singh was found to have died as a result of multiple stab wounds.
Five children arrested after joyriding stolen cars
Police were called after the vehicles were seen "driving dangerously and seemingly crashing into each other".
Human remains found by Porirua walking track
Police are now trying to identify the person.
Business group says Kāinga Ora needs to take responsibility for crime
An Auckland business group says Kāinga Ora needs to take some responsibility for crimes committed by tenants.
Over the last two months, the Parnell Business Association says it has traced 40… Audio
Hundreds targeted in immigration phone scam
Visa holders are being warned about an increasing number of phishing scammers pretending to be immigration officers.
Work and Income's lack of empathy sending people back to jail - criminologist
The service should be focused on providing stable housing for released prisoners, the Auckland criminologist says.
Mark Mitchell re-committed to extra 500 police in 2 years
The Police Minister has had to correct the record in Parliament - after wrongly pushing out the deadline for one of the Coalition's commitments. In a rapid backtrack, Mark Mitchell has now… Video, Audio
'Distinctive beanie' centre of homicide investigation
Locating the "camo-coloured beanie with built-in lights on the front" could help solve the fatal stabbing of Dayne Rademakers.
Ghahraman charged with stealing nearly $10k worth of goods
The former Green Party MP is accused of shoplifting from two different boutiques.
Divers search Avon River for gun in homicide case
David Bridgwater died of gunshot wounds in the Christchurch suburb of Aranui.
Police Commissioner reponds to Minister's goals
Bolstering the thin blue line will require a substantially fatter budget, according to the police commissioner. The government's promising five hundred new frontline police in the next two years and… Video, Audio
Auckland business group blames crimewave on Kāinga Ora residents
The Parnell Business Association says unruly behaviour from Kāinga Ora tenants in the area have gone unchecked.
Dunedin man bought CCTV cameras in weeks before death
Gurjit Singh, who was last seen on Sunday night, had security concerns in the weeks prior to his death.
Grandmother remembered as 'kind and caring' friend
A homicide investigation is under way after 79-year-old Helen Gregory was found dead at her Khandallah home.
Body found in Dunedin home had been there for some time
Police are treating the death as unexplained.
Abuse and threats force 'sharing store' to close
The creator of Free for All says she is closing up shop because she is unable to keep volunteers and customers safe.
Canadian man who sold poison charged with murder
The Canadian man alleged to have sold poison to more than 40 countries including New Zealand has had his charges upgraded to first-degree murder.
Kenneth Law has received 28 charges in total, half of… Audio
Victim of Palmerston North homicide named
Police are continuing to appeal for information following the 35 year old's death on 20 January.
